Description
A delicious and easy recipe for perfectly grilled lobster tails, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Using kitchen shears, cut the top of the lobster shell lengthwise to expose the meat.
- Brush the lobster meat with the butter mixture.
- Place the lobster tails on the grill, meat side down, and grill for 5-6 minutes.
- Flip the lobster tails and brush with more butter mixture, grilling for an additional 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from the grill and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the lobster to keep it tender.
- Feel free to add herbs like parsley or dill for extra flavor.
- Serve with a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg